9. Introduction
Breech presentation occurs in 3-4% of all deliveries. The
occurrence of breech presentation decreases with advancing
gestational age. Breech presentation occurs in 25% of births
that occur before 28 weeks’ gestation, in 7% of births that
occur at 32 weeks, and 1-3% of births that occur at term.
.
Perinatal mortality is increased 2- to 4-fold with breech
presentation, regardless of the mode of delivery. Deaths most
often are associated with malformations, prematurity, and
intrauterine fetal demise.
10. PREDISPOSING FACTORS
prematurity, uterine abnormalities (eg, malformations,
fibroids), fetal abnormalities (eg, CNS malformations, neck
masses, aneuploidy), and multiple gestations.
AF abnormality.Abnormal placentation.
Contracted pelvis.MG.Pelvic tumor.
Perinatal mortality is increased 2- to 4-fold with breech
presentation, regardless of the mode of delivery.
Congenital malformation 6%
11. TYPES OF BREECHES
Frank breech (50-70%) - Hips flexed,
knees extended
Complete breech (5-10%) - Hips flexed,
knees flexed
Footling or incomplete (10-30%) - One
or both hips extended, foot presenting
22. Criteria for VD or CS
VD
Frank
GA>34w
FW=2000-3500gr
Adequate pelvis
Flexed head
Nonviable fetus
No indication
Good progress labor
CS
FW<1500or> 3500gr
Footling
Small pelvis
Deflexed head
Arrest of labor
GA24-34w
Elderly PG
Inf or poor history
Fetal distress
23. VAGINAL BREECH DELIVERY
Three types of vaginal breech deliveries:
1. Spontaneous breech delivery
2. Assisted breech delivery
3. Total breech extraction
24. Once the feet have delivered, there
may be temptation to pull on the feet.
However, this should never be done
with a singleton gestation because it
may precipitate an entrapped head in
an incompletely dilated cervix or it
may precipitate nuchal arms. As long
as the fetal heart rate is stable and no
physical evidence of a prolapsed cord
exists, expectant management may be
followed, awaiting full cervical
dilatation.
.
Footling breech presentation-
25. Assisted vaginal breech delivery
Thick meconium passage
is common as the breech
is squeezed through the
birth canal. This usually is
not associated with
meconium aspiration
because the meconium
passes out of the vagina
and does not mix with the
amniotic fluid.
26. Picture 3. Assisted vaginal
breech delivery: The
Ritgen maneuver is
applied to take pressure
off the perineum during
vaginal delivery.
Episiotomies often are cut
for assisted vaginal
breech deliveries, even in
multiparous women, to
prevent soft-tissue
dystocia.
27. Picture 4. Assisted vaginal breech delivery: No
downward or outward traction is applied to the fetus
until the umbilicus has been reached.
28. Picture 5. Assisted vaginal breech delivery: With a
towel wrapped around the fetal hips, gentle
downward and outward traction is applied in
conjunction with maternal expulsive efforts until the
scapula is reached. An assistant should be applying
gentle fundal pressure to keep the fetal head flexed.
29. Picture 6. Assisted vaginal breech delivery: After
the scapula is reached, the fetus should be rotated
90° in order to delivery the anterior arm.
30. Picture 7. Assisted vaginal breech delivery: The anterior
arm is followed to the elbow, and the arm is swept out of
the vagina.
31. Picture 8. Assisted vaginal breech delivery: The fetus is
rotated 180°, and the contralateral arm is delivered in a
similar manner as the first. The infant is then rotated 90°
to the back-up position in preparation for delivery of the
head.
32. Picture 9. Assisted vaginal breech delivery: The fetal head is
maintained in a flexed position by using the Mauriceau-Smellie-
Veit maneuver, which is performed by placing the index and
middle fingers over the maxillary prominence on either side of
the nose. The fetal body is supported in a neutral position with
care to not overextend the neck.
33. Picture 10. Piper forceps application: Pipers are
specialized forceps used only for the aftercoming head of
a breech presentation. They are used to keep the head
flexed during extraction of the fetal head. An assistant is
needed to hold the infant while the operator gets on one
knee to apply the forceps from below.
34. Picture 11. Assisted vaginal breech delivery: Low 1-minute Apgar scores are not
uncommon after a vaginal breech delivery. A pediatrician should be present for the
delivery in the event that neonatal resuscitation is needed.
48. Definition:
Shoulder dystocia (Sh. D) is the inability to
deliver the fetal shoulders after delivery of
the head, without the aid of specific
maneuvers (ie. other than gentle downward
traction on the head) .
50. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Shoulder dystocia results from
a size discrepancy between the
fetal shoulders and the pelvic inlet
when:
1. The bisacromial diameter is large
relative to the biparietal diameter
2. Pelvic brim is flat rather
than gynecoid
.
56. Brachial plexus injuries,
Fractures of the humerus, and
Fractures of the clavicle
are the most commonly reported
injuries associated with shoulder
dystocia
Fetal Complications of Sh D
57. Traction combined with fundal
pressure has been associated with a
high rate of brachial plexus injuries
and fractures
Fetal Complications of Sh D
58. Fewer than 10% of deliveries complicated by
shoulder dystocia will result in brachial plexus
injury.
Fetal Complications of Sh D
59. Release techniques
Head –shoulder interval > 7min.
Brain injury
With hypoxic fetus it is much shorter
Fetal Complications
(sensitivity & specificity :70 %)
62. RISK FACTORS FOR SHOULDER
DYSTOCIA
Antenatal:
Excessive maternal weight gain
Macrosomia
G. diabetes
Short stature
Post term
63. RISK FACTORS FOR SHOULDER
DYSTOCIA
Intrapartum:
1. Protracted or arrested active phase
2. Protracted or failure of descent of
head
3. Need for midpelvic assisted delivery
66. ACOG Issues Guidelines
Recommendation 1991
1-Call for help: assistants, anesthesiologist
2-Initial gentle attempt of traction.
3-Generous episiotomy.
4-Suprapubic pressure.
67. ACOG Issues Guidelines
Recommendation 1991
.
5-The Mc Roberts
manoeuvre
(Exaggerated hyper
flexion of the thighs
upon the abdomen.)
& Suprapubic
pressure in the
direction of the Foetal
face
68. No increase in pelvic dimensions.
Decrease in the angle of pelvic inclination P=0.001
Straightening of the sacrum P= 0.04%
Tends to free the impacted anterior shoulder
Gherman et al Obstet Gynecol 95:43 ,2000
McRoberts manoeuvre: X ray pelvimetry study
69. ACOG Issues Guidelines
Recommendation 1991
.
If Mc Roberts failed:
6-Woods manoeuvre:
•The hand is placed
behind the posterior
shoulder of the fetus.
•The shoulder is
rotated progressively 180 d in a corkscrew manner so
that the impacted anterior shoulder is released.
75. Umbilical Cord Prolapse
Etiology
– 1-275 deliveries
Classification
– Complete: cord is seen or palpated ahead of presenting part
(OB Emergency)
– Fundic: cord felt through intact membranes ahead of
presenting part
– Occult: hidden or not visible at any time during course of
labor
Definition: umbilical cord that lies below/beside
presenting part
76. Umbilical Cord Prolapse
Precipitating factors:
Long umbilical cord
Abnormal location on
placenta
Small or preterm infant
Polyhydramnios
Multiple gestation
Precipitating factors:
Amniotomy before fetal
head is engaged
IUPC placement
External cephalic
version
77. Clinical Manifestations:
Cord observed or palpated
Bradycardia following ROM
Repetitive, variable decelerations that do not
respond to medical intervention (e.g. amnioinfusion)
Prolonged decelerations (>15 bpm lasting 2 mins or
longer yet <10 mins)
78. Nursing interventions:
Assess fetal viability
Call for assistance
Relieve pressure from cord (usually presenting part)
Continuous manual relief of pressure from presenting part
Avoid excessive manipulation of cord
Re-position client: Trendelenburg, modified Sim’s, or knee-chest
Prepare for emergency delivery
Administer oxygen by mask 10-12 L/min
Fill maternal bladder with 500-700 cc NS
Continuous fetal monitoring
Possible neonatal resuscitation (notify neonatal team per
hospital protocol)
79. Aim of Medical management:
Immediate delivery of viable infant
Hallmark treatment: C-section